2012 London Olympics Vehicle Screening Plans

LOCOG, London 2012 Organising Committee made confirmation regarding the security checks on vehicles, who will enter public car parks at the Westfield Shopping centre. The centre is positioned close to the Olympic Park. From 5th September, the vehicle screening areas will be functional until the end of 2012 London Olympics Games.

On 13th September 2011, the Westfield Shopping Centre will be opened. This will be one of the best connected shopping centres of the country. In order to operate vehicle screening areas, LOCOG will work with security provider, G4S. It will offer security checks on vehicles.

The screening areas are similar to others and operate at shopping centres in secure areas. This will be positioned at Warton Road, Penny Brookes Street and Lea Interchange off A12. Vehicles selected to be searched will be directed out of the traffic flow before continuing journey into Westfield car parks.

In the last ten months, London 2012 Olympics will undertake local consultation and communications programme. They want to ensure that plans have little impact on the daily lives of local residents. Paul Deighton, LOCOG CEO stated, “Delivering a safe and secure Games is a key priority for everyone involved in London 2012. With Westfield so close to the Olympic Park and with vehicle access to it directly accessed from the Park, it is an obvious and important part of our security plans.”

He further added, “We will make the checks as quick and unobtrusive as possible - we are confident that shoppers will recognise the need for us to be vigilant and carry out these checks. We are also committed to working with the local community to ensure that vehicle screenings have a minimal impact on their daily lives.”

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